Mac mini M1 HDMI

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Mac mini M1 HDMI

Can I connect M1 Mac mini to 27 inch 2011 thunderbolt monitor using HDMI port

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 12:11 PM

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DisplayGuru Author

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Nov 26, 2021 6:48 PM in response to D.I. Johnson

Do not wish to connect to an iMac. As stated a 2011 Thunderbolt Apple Cinema Display.

if possible using the HDMI port.

Trying to save the remaining USB 3 port for other devices.

The other USB 3 port is in use with a Satechi dock 1Tb ssd.

Thx

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Answer 2

Nov 26, 2021 12:17 PM in response to DisplayGuru

That configuration is not supported by Apple in either hardware or software.

You cannot use the 2011 iMac as a monitor for the new M1 Mac mini.

Your best course of action is to buy a monitor for the mini. The iMac computer was not designed with that in mind.

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Nov 27, 2021 12:16 AM in response to DisplayGuru

There is no way. to run a Thunderbolt display from a HDMI port. There are adapters to connect HDMI display to Thunderbolt but none that go the other way.

You can daisy-chain multiple Thunderbolt devices (including Thunderbolt displays) from one Thunderbolt port, or you can get a Thunderbolt hub for more ports.

https://www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt-hub

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